Luguru people

The Luguru also known as Rugulu, Lugulu and historically included the Kami (Waluguru, in Swahili) are a Bantu, matrilineal ethnic group from northern Morogoro Region of Tanzania specifically indigenous to Morogoro District, Mvomero District and Kilosa District of Morogoro Region and Kibaha District of Pwani Region in Tanzania. They speak the Bantu Luguru language and are native to the Uluguru Mountains that are named after them. In 2001, the Luguru population was estimated to be at about 692,000. Most Luguru are currently Muslim. However, many traditional beliefs and practices are still extant among them.